Job Summary:
The Accounting Specialist will perform complex clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting assignments and prepare accounting statements and financial reports.
Prepare financial reports and various accounting statements.
Post journal entries to general ledger.
Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures, with ability to train others in related practices and procedures.
Proof accounting reports for clerical accuracy.
Allocate expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental procedures.
Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
Draft correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
Collaborate with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a monthly basis.
Reconcile revenue accounts each month.
Copy, file, and retrieve materials for accounts receivable as needed.
Relay changes of information to appropriate employees.
Receive and verify expense reports; reconcile expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
Facilitate payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
Ensure outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues stop-payment orders as needed.
Assist with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
Calculate and prepare sales and use tax returns based on paid invoices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent sales and customer service skills.
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable and trustworthy
Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.